Weill Cornell Medicine's Women's Nutrition Connection (WNC)
Volume 24 • Number 6 • June 2021
Dark Chocolate’s Benefits and Cautions
Dark chocolate is a bite worth savoring, both for its delicious flavor and health benefits. “Not only are you satisfying your sweet tooth, but you also are consuming plant compounds called phytochemicals, specifically the flavonoids catechin, epicatechin and procyanidins,” notes Stefania Mascioli, a registered dietitian nutritionist with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell …
Issue Highlights
- Build Strong Bones with Calcium-Rich Foods
- Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
- Make Your Meals with Nutrient-Dense Foods
- Pasta Sauce: Read the Ingredients Before Buying
- Strengthen Your Hamstrings
- Newsbriefs: Heart Disease; Ischemic Stroke Risk; Digestive Issues; Glucose Levels; Consume Less Meat; Type 2 Diabetes